Social Studies Resources

Welcome to the Social Studies page on Teaching Resources! Here you’ll find a collection of printables, games, and activities for upper elementary school. Many of them are especially appropriate for 5th grade because that’s the grade that I taught. Those activities include US history resources and the stock market game materials. I also taught North Carolina history in 4th grade for a few years, so you’ll find a few NC resources, too. ~ Laura Candler

50 States Showdown States & Capitals Review Game50 States Showdown is an exciting game for reviewing state names, locations, capital cities, and abbreviations. Includes game directions, numbered maps, task cards, and an answer key. Learn more.

Early American History Timeline Activity (see below)
Be sure to download both pages. Students cut apart the cards and use their textbooks or other research materials to sort them into the correct order. Duplicate 4 copies of the timeline page and have students glue the cards onto the pages in order. Finally, have them write one or two sentences to describe the importance of each event.